Police Investigate Unattended Death in Vehicle

Fair
Oaks District Station – Police are investigating a death that occurred in
a vehicle at around 7 p.m. Friday, December 28 in the Vienna area.

An
officer came across a minivan that had crashed into a barrier at the end
of a service road off of Chain Bridge Road near Glengyle Drive. The
officer summoned for rescue and it was determined that the driver was
deceased. Evidence suggested that the driver’s injuries may not have been
caused by the crash; detectives and crime scene investigators responded
to the scene.

Police
have identified the deceased as a 19-year-old Gainesville area man. They
are investigating the incident as “suspicious” and are determining
whether or not criminal circumstances are involved. An autopsy is being
conducted by the Office of the Medical Examiner to determine the exact
cause and manner of death.

The
investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at
1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org
or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax
County Police at 703-691-2131.

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